Q: how long would it take herpes to show up on a blood test?

<2 weeks: It usually take1-2 weeks for a healthy immune system to produce IgM anti-bodies to a viral infection. There are 2 types of herpes simplex 1 and 2, so both tests are available. If a patient has IgG herpes antibodies then the patient has already been exposed 'some time ago.' hope that helps.

Q: how long do it take herpes blood test to come back?

: It depends on the lab, but usually a few days.

Q: how long does an igg blood test take to turn positive for herpes after a possible exposure?

Antibody Aging: It can take six to twenty four weeks. There is an early antibody that can be tested as well and that is an igm antibody.

Q: tested positive for herpes 2 by culture 10 months ago, since then every blood test has come back negative and ive not had symptoms again but take aciclovir suppression daily. am i negative or positive?

: Herpes is one strain of a family of viruses well known for their ability to hibernate in the human body indefinitely after the primary infection clears. If you were positive by culture, expect it to reside in your body for life. Taking meds to suppress it can prevent you from being contagious, or seeing outbreaks.

Q: been married 4 years. no cheating. if i test positive for genital herpes in blood test, is it worth it to take medication if we are asymptomatic?

Most tests I've seen: are not very reliable in distinguishing between herpes on the lips (which nearly everyone has had and the virus is present in nearly all adults) and herpes other places (which is 90+% similar). and at least 15% of people have the oral type of herpes genitally. If you are being very cautious see if you are concordent (both with same blood testing) or discordent (one has one has not).

Q: how long does it take for herpes to show up on blood test? mine was negative after 6 weeks. i never had sore. just irritated, not yeast infection.

History is key: Without a sore or a typical herpes lesion, I wouldn't even believe a positive blood test as evidence that you're clinically ill with herpes II. The labs aren't 100% for either strain.

Q: hi, just a quick question. i understand if that people could have herpes without any symptoms, but if you have never had a cold sore or outbreak, would that mean you do not have oral herpes? do you have to take a blood test to make sure? thank you?

: Many people have oral infections with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) but have no oral herpes outbreaks (cold sores). They do not frequently transmit the infection to others. Therefore, in most cases, there is no need to know they are infected and no need to test. Also, the blood test remains negative in 30% of people with HSV1, so a negative test doesn't mean someone isn't infected.

Q: prescribed valtrex (valacyclovir) bc i tested positive for hsv2 antibodies blood test, but no outbreak - ok to to take even if i may not really have genital herpes?

It depends: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is to prevent outbreaks to protect you from them and your sex partner. You may still be infectious even when there are no symptoms of an outbreak yet. If you have been monogamous, the same sex partner, it may not be necessary to take it. Have them tested and discuss with your doctor. If you are abstinent, no, you don't need to take it, realizing you could have an outbreak.

Question 1

how long would it take for a herpes blood test to be accurate after a possible herpes exposure?

Accepted Answer

2-3 weeks: The serologic tests are still not altogether reliable. Most folks with antibodies against herpes 2 do have genital herpes.  Many people with antibodies against herpes 1 have never had fever blisters but these people do seem immune to primary infection.

Question 2

how long would it take herpes to show up on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

<2 weeks: It usually take1-2 weeks for a healthy immune system to produce IgM anti-bodies to a viral infection. There are 2 types of herpes simplex 1 and 2, so both tests are available. If a patient has IgG herpes antibodies then the patient has already been exposed 'some time ago.'  hope that helps.

Question 3

how long do it take herpes blood test to come back?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the lab, but usually a few days.

Question 4

how long does an igg blood test take to turn positive for herpes after a possible exposure?

Accepted Answer

Antibody Aging: It can take six to twenty four weeks. There is an early antibody that can be tested as well and that is an igm antibody.

Question 5

tested positive for herpes 2 by culture 10 months ago,  since then every blood test has come back negative and ive not had symptoms again but take aciclovir suppression daily. am i negative or positive?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes is one strain of a family of viruses well known for their ability to hibernate in the human body indefinitely after the primary infection clears. If you were positive by culture, expect it to reside in your body for life. Taking meds to suppress it can prevent you from being contagious, or seeing outbreaks.

Question 6

how long would it take genital herpes after oral sex to show up on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

: in a few days- within a week

Question 7

been married 4 years. no cheating. if i test positive for genital herpes in blood test, is it worth it to take medication if we are asymptomatic?

Accepted Answer

Most tests I've seen: are not very reliable in distinguishing between herpes on the lips (which nearly everyone has had and the virus is present in nearly all adults) and herpes other places (which is 90+% similar).
and at least 15% of people have the oral type of herpes genitally.
If you are being very cautious see if you are concordent (both with same blood testing) or discordent (one has one has not).

Question 8

how long does it take for herpes to show up on blood test? mine was negative after 6 weeks. i never had sore. just irritated, not yeast infection.

Accepted Answer

History is key: Without a sore or a typical herpes lesion, I wouldn't even believe a positive blood test as evidence that you're clinically ill with herpes II. The labs aren't 100% for either strain.

Question 9

hi, just a quick question. i understand if that people could have herpes without any symptoms, but if you have never had a cold sore or outbreak, would that mean you do not have oral herpes? do you have to take a blood test to make sure? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Many people have oral infections with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) but have no oral herpes outbreaks (cold sores). They do not frequently transmit the infection to others. Therefore, in most cases, there is no need to know they are infected and no need to test. Also, the blood test remains negative in 30% of people with HSV1, so a negative test doesn't mean someone isn't infected.

Question 10

prescribed valtrex (valacyclovir) bc i tested positive for hsv2 antibodies blood test, but no outbreak - ok to to take even if i may not really have genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is to prevent outbreaks to protect you from them and your sex partner. You may still be infectious even when there are no symptoms of an outbreak yet. If you have been monogamous, the same sex partner, it may not be necessary to take it. Have them tested and discuss with your doctor. If you are abstinent, no, you don't need to take it, realizing you could have an outbreak.

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Tested positive for herpes 2 by culture 10 months ago, since then every blood test has come back negative and ive not had symptoms again but take aciclovir suppression daily. am i negative or positive?

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How long would it take genital herpes after oral sex to show up on a blood test?

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Been married 4 years. no cheating. if i test positive for genital herpes in blood test, is it worth it to take medication if we are asymptomatic?

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How long does it take for herpes to show up on blood test? mine was negative after 6 weeks. i never had sore. just irritated, not yeast infection.

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Hi, just a quick question. i understand if that people could have herpes without any symptoms, but if you have never had a cold sore or outbreak, would that mean you do not have oral herpes? do you have to take a blood test to make sure? thank you?

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Prescribed valtrex (valacyclovir) bc i tested positive for hsv2 antibodies blood test, but no outbreak - ok to to take even if i may not really have genital herpes?

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